You probably think hand-washing dishes is eco-friendly. Wrong. Running the tap while scrubbing a casserole dish uses five times more water than a modern dishwasher. Your grandmother’s “elbow grease” method is a water-wasting workout.
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Only run the dishwasher when it’s completely full. Half-loads are like going to an all-you-can-eat buffet and only eating a breadstick. And skip the pre-rinse—just scrape the plates. Modern machines are designed to chew off dried spaghetti like a rabid dog.
Laundry: The Cold Water Conspiracy
Approximately 90% of the energy your washing machine uses goes to heating the water. That’s right—you’re paying to make your clothes hot. Switch to cold water for everything except underwear and white t-shirts you want to look like a ghost.
Also, don’t overstuff the machine. A crammed washer forces too many rinse cycles, wasting water. Think of it like packing a suitcase: if you have to sit on it to close it, you’re paying for the baggage—and the water.
